A shared bathroom refit replaces worn or failing bathrooms in an HMO with hard-wearing, easy-clean ones: good extraction, waterproofing, thermostatic showers and finishes that stand up to several users a day. For a house in Burgess Hill we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- BN6, RH15 and RH17
- Location
- 9 miles north of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do shared bathroom and shower room refits in Burgess Hill involve?
- Separate WC where the ratio needs it
- Tanking and waterproofing
- Extractor fan with humidistat or overrun
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Wall panels or tiling
Which rules apply in Burgess Hill?
Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Burgess Hill must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Burgess Hill?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £280 – £560 | room |
Prices in Burgess Hill are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Allow 5–10 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Burgess Hill landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Bathrooms that leak, smell or grow mould
- Before a licence inspection
Questions about shared bathroom and shower room refits in Burgess Hill
Can a shower room replace a bathroom?
Usually yes. Most councils accept a shower in place of a bath.
How far do you travel from Burgess Hill?
We cover the whole of West Sussex and work UK-wide. For Burgess Hill the nearest towns on our list are Haywards Heath (3 miles), Portslade (9 miles), Hove (9 miles).
Does a shared house in Burgess Hill need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do shared bathroom and shower room refits cost in Burgess Hill?
Our guide ranges for South East are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Shared bathroom and shower room refits near Burgess Hill
- Haywards Heath · 3 mi
- Portslade · 9 mi
- Hove · 9 mi
- Brighton · 9 mi
- Rottingdean · 11 mi
- Crawley · 11 mi
- All of West Sussex
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